Arizona's 1st female governor, Rose Mofford, dies at 94

PHOENIX (AP) — Rose Mofford, Arizona's first female governor and a shepherd for the state during a period of political turbulence, died Thursday, a former spokeswoman said.

"Rising through the ranks of state government to our state's top office, she shattered a once-thought unbreakable glass ceiling and served as an unparalleled role model to many," said Republican Gov. Doug Ducey, who ordered flags be lowered to half-mast in her honor.

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, a Democrat, called Mofford an "Arizona original, a gifted and groundbreaking leader" who provided the state with calming leadership.